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1	Stalking the Red Bear: The True Story of A U.S. Cold War Submarine's Covert Operations Against the Soviet Union more books like this by Peter Sasgen add to wishlist "Stalking the Red Bear", for the first time ever, describes the action principally from the perspective of a commanding officer of a nuclear submarine during the Cold War - the one man aboard a sub who makes the critical decisions - taking readers closer to the Soviet target than any work on submarine espionage has ever done before. This is the ... see all copies from $2.29! new only from $2.88! \| SVS
2	The Path to Victory: The Mediterranean Theater in World War II more books like this by Douglas Porch add to wishlist The Mediterranean theatre in World War II has long been over looked by historians who believe it was little more than a string of small-scale battles - sideshows that were of minor importance in a war whose outcome was decided in the clashes of mammoth tank armies in northern Europe. But in this ground-breaking new book, one of the finest military ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Struggle for Iran more books like this by Christopher de Bellaigue add to wishlist When Christopher de Bellaigue first visited Iran in 1999, he found it irresistably alive: under the leadership of President Mohammad Khatami, Islamic revolutionary rule was loosening and the prospects for democratic pluralism seemed bright. But over the remaining six years of Khatami's presidency, de Bellaigue watched as the conservative religious ... see all copies from $3.66! new only from $3.72! \| SVS
4	The Grand Strategy of Philip II more books like this by Geoffrey Parker add to wishlist From 1556 until his death in 1598, Philip II of Spain ruled the first global empire in history. This book investigates the strengths and weaknesses of Philip's strategic vision, the priorities that underlay his policies, the practices and prejudices that influneced his decision-making, and the external factors that affected the achievements of his ... see all copies from $8.12! new only from $33.81! \| first editions
5	Asian Security Order: Instrumental and Normative Features more books like this by Muthiah Alagappa (Editor) add to wishlist More than a decade has passed since the end of the Cold War, but Asia still faces serious security challenges. These include the current security environment in the Korean Peninsula, across the Taiwan Strait and over Kashmir, the danger of nuclear missile proliferation and the concern with the rising power of China and with American dominance. ... see all copies from $21.00! new only from $30.21! \| SVS
6	Nuclear Deterrence in Southern Asia: China, India and Pakistan more books like this by Arpit Rajain add to wishlist The triadic relationship between India, Pakistan and China and their nuclear weapons policies is analyzed in this volume. The three countries have been evaluated on their strategic culture, the role of nuclear weapons in their overall military strategy, the nature of public opinion, responses to the various arms control treaties, and foreign ... see all copies from $24.84! new only from $24.84! \| first editions
7	Security and Southeast Asia: Domestic, Regional, and Global Issues more books like this by Alan Collins add to wishlist From internal oppression in Burma to interstate conflict in the South China Sea, the people of Southeast Asia face a range of threats. This book identifies and explains the security challenges - both traditional and non-traditional - confronting the region. Alan Collins addresses the full spectrum of security issues, discussing the impact of ... see all copies from $4.99! new only from $15.00!
8	Strategic Balance and Confidence Building Measures in the Americas more books like this by Professor Joseph S Tulchin (Editor), Francisco Rojas-Aravena, Francisco Rojas Aravena (Editor) add to wishlist Examining Latin American security in the post-Cold War era, policymakers and analysts from across the Americas assess the security threats and agendas of different subregions and evaluate the potential for wider hemispheric cooperation. With the decline in Cold War tensions and external interference, along with a near-consensus favoring democracy ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $16.26! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Iran's Nuclear Option: Tehran's Quest for the Atom Bomb more books like this by Al J Venter add to wishlist At a time when international terrorism is the focal point of our concerns, a far more pressing threat has arisen to the balance of power in the world and ultimately to the security of our country. Since the Islamic Republic of Iran admitted, just two years ago, that it was secretly producing highly enriched, weapons-grade uranium, leading nations ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.65! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Invasion : defending Britain from attack more books like this by Dan Cruickshank add to wishlist For hundreds of years Britain has been portrayed as an island fortress, impregnable since 1066, a self-sufficient nation protected by the sea around it. By exploring the fortresses and defensive structures of coastal Britain, Dan Cruickshank in the BBC series "Invasion" seeks to dispel this popular myth and provide an argument that Britain is a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.70! \| first editions
11 view cover	Beyond the storm : a Gulf Crisis reader more books like this by Phyllis Bennis, Michel Moushabeck add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.64! \| SVS
12 view cover	Korean Endgame: A Strategy for Reunification and U.S. Disengagement more books like this by Selig S Harrison add to wishlist Nearly half a century after the fighting stopped, the 1953 Armistice has yet to be replaced with a peace treaty formally ending the Korean War. While Russia and China withdrew the last of their forces in 1958, the United States maintains 37,000 troops in South Korea and is pledged to defend it with nuclear weapons. In "Korean Endgame", Selig ... see all copies from $5.44! new only from $12.56! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Asia-Pacific Strategic Relations: Seeking Convergent Security more books like this by Professor William T Tow, Professor John Ravenhill (Editor), James Cotton (Editor) add to wishlist This comprehensive book is an overview of security issues in the Asia-Pacific. It is also an argument for a strategy that promises to achieve greater regional stability. It argues that current approaches by policy-makers increase the likelihood of conflict. Instead, it proposes that a strategy of 'convergent security' be adopted to build a more ... see all copies from $2.40! new only from $4.19! \| first editions
14 view cover	America's Inadvertent Empire more books like this by Robert Dujarric, William E Odom, General add to wishlist The United States finds itself at the centre of a historically unparalleled empire, one that is wealth-generating and voluntary rather than imperialistic, say the authors of this compelling book. William Odom and Robert Dujarric examine America's unprecedented power within the international arenas of politics, economics, demographics, education, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.00! \| first editions
15 view cover	Japan's Security Strategy in the Post-9/11 World: Embracing a New Realpolitik more books like this by Daniel M Kliman, Michael H Armacost (Foreword by) add to wishlist The years following September 11, 2001 have marked a turning point in Japan's defence strategy, marked by the erosion of the normative and legal restraints that had prevented the commitment of the Japanese military overseas. Utilising poll data from Japanese newspapers, as well as extensive interview material from Japanese and U.S. policymakers, ... see all copies from $10.81! new only from $34.03! \| first editions
16 view cover	America's Inadvertent Empire more books like this by William Odom, LT, Robert Dujarric add to wishlist This thought-provoking and timely book analyses America's unprecedented power within the international arenas of politics, economics, demographics, education, science, and culture, arguing that the major threat to this unique empire is not a rising rival power centre but ineffective U.S. leadership. "At a time when explications of American ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.49!
17 view cover	The Economic Growth of Singapore more books like this by W G Huff add to wishlist This book provides the first comprehensive overview of the economic development of Singapore, easily the leading commercial and financial centre in Southeast Asia throughout the twentieth century. This development has been based on a strategic location at the crossroads of Asia, a free trade economy, and a dynamic entrepreneurial tradition. ... see all copies from $24.94! new only from $90.33! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Strategic Quadrangle: Russia, China, Japan, and the United States in East Asia more books like this by Michael Mandelbaum (Editor) add to wishlist In The Strategic Quadrangle five experts on East Asia explore the new shape of power among the major players in the region - Russia, China, Japan, and the United States. The authors examine the web of alliances, historical rivalries, and conflicting worldviews that define the relations among these four powers and analyze how the interactions among ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.14! \| SVS
19	The Indian Ocean: Perspectives on a Strategic Arena more books like this by William L. Dowdy (Editor), Russell B. Trood (Editor) add to wishlist see all copies from $5.20! new only from $19.50! \| first editions
20 view cover	Troubled Waters: Future U.S. Security Assistance in the Persian Gulf more books like this by Michael Knights add to wishlist The United States has undertaken fourteen major military operations in the Persian Gulf, including two wars. What vital strategic interests drew US forces into the region on so many occasions? This title looks at the Gulf's enduring strategic importance through the lenses of security and energy policy. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.95! \| SVS
21 view cover	The Middle East Military Balance 1999-2000 more books like this by Shlomo Brom (Editor), Yiftah Shapir (Editor) add to wishlist Presents a detailed guide to military capabilities in the Middle East. The book is prepared annually by the Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies, in Tel Aviv, Israel. It is based on data from many sources. see all copies from $4.70! new only from $19.49! \| SVS
22 view cover	Enhancing Indo-Us Strategic Cooperation more books like this by Waheguru Palsingh Sidhu, Waheguru Pal Singh Sidhu add to wishlist This book argues that a carrot-and-stick policy is likely to be more effective than a stick-only approach in curbing India's nuclear ambitions. Increased strategic cooperation between India and the US is the ideal incentive, but the author argues that such cooperation is unlikely in the immediate future. see all copies from $2.06! new only from $23.35! \| first editions
23 view cover	The Persian Gulf at the millennium : essays in politics, economy, security and religion more books like this by Gary Sick, Lawrence G. Potter add to wishlist Intervention on the part of the Western powers in the domestic affairs of the eight regional states of the Gulf was a familiar feature from World War II until the British withdrawal in 1971, when it assumed more subtle forms. In addition, the oil shocks of the 1970s, followed closely by the Iranian revolution and the hostage crisis, triggered ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.68! \| SVS
24 view cover	The Age of the Arctic: Hot Conflicts and Cold Realities more books like this by Gail Osherenko add to wishlist Negotiations to create an International Arctic Science Committee have increased public awareness of issues involving the Arctic. This book provides a timely review of the situation from a social, political and human standpoint and provides an in-depth study of contemporary global controversies involving the Arctic. The authors describe the ... see all copies from $28.99! new only from $59.33! \| first editions \| SVS
25	Game Plan more books like this by Zbigniew K Brzezinski, Harold Evans (Editor) add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $25.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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